The best SUVs for $29,000

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Cars.com testers talked to J.D. Power & Associates to see which SUVs consumers cross-shopped with the Chevrolet Equinox and the Hyundai Santa Fe. They came back with this list: Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Kia Sorento, GMC Terrain and Dodge Journey. Subaru Forester and Nissan Rogue merited inclusion because of their sales popularity, and a handful didn't make the cut due to a lack of sales. We allowed only one SUV per automaker, so GM had to pick either an Equinox or a Terrain.

Cars.com testers talked to J.D. Power & Associates to see which SUVs consumers cross-shopped with the Chevrolet Equinox and the Hyundai Santa Fe. They came back with this list: Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Kia Sorento, GMC Terrain and Dodge Journey. Subaru Forester and Nissan Rogue merited inclusion because of their sales popularity, and a handful didn't make the cut due to a lack of sales. We allowed only one SUV per automaker, so GM had to pick either an Equinox or a Terrain. (Cars.com photo)

Clearly, the RAV4 wasn't helped by the fact that it's one of the oldest designs in the competition. Even though it was the least expensive of the nine, for only an additional $300, Hyundai Tucson buyers get a navigation system, USB connection and Bluetooth connectivity. "It's just kind of getting left behind by the competition," said MotorWeek producer Brian Robinson, "in the segment it basically created."

Clearly, the RAV4 wasn't helped by the fact that it's one of the oldest designs in the competition. Even though it was the least expensive of the nine, for only an additional $300, Hyundai Tucson buyers get a navigation system, USB connection and Bluetooth connectivity. "It's just kind of getting left behind by the competition," said MotorWeek producer Brian Robinson, "in the segment it basically created." (Cars.com photo)